Summer Analyst Review

by BlackRock

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Rating

3.8/5
  • The Role
    3.8
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.4

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • Varied work, acceptable work load, very interesring subject matter and great work environment.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Very valued. There were almost no menial tasks, collaboration was usually on ongoing projects.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • In orderto receive support one needed only to ask. Anyone would make time for questions and help.

    4/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • There was always something that needed to be done, especially because there was a good mix between short term and long term projects.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • Responsibility is important for projects, but obviously it is necessary to check with superiors before doing anything potentially damaging to the company.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The technical assistance was very useful for the actual job, less so for my degree, mostlybecause the company uses proprietary software.

    3/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Possibly one of the best aspects of the whole experience, the environment is fantastic. People are smart, prepared and willing to help. The atmosphere is one of dedication and professionalism, but it is usually a happy and cheerful environment.

    5/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Really well organized. We did not only assist on day to day work but also had our own dedicated intern projects.

    5/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • There was basic training for most of the software, but also a great chance to learn about the teams within the firm, coupled with inspirational breakfasts with senior managers.

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Financial Bonus

    Working from home

    Healthcare/Dental
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Very appealing, great chance to progress within the firm and to move internally across countries and divisions.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • 4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • The cost of living is very high in London, and socialising is not extremely easy in such a large city, but nevertheless the salary is proprtional to the costs.

    2/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • There are huge nightlife events in the area, not exactly next to the office, but a 10-15 min walk in any direction will find you a club/pub/social event.

    5/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • 3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

November 2015

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